Crime Rate in Marshes: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Marshes

The total recorded crimes in Marshes, Broadland, UK in May 2025 are around 10 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Marshes crime rate of 93.55 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Marshes, encompassing approximately 106 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Marshes Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Church Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Penny Rise with total crimes: 1
  • Southwood Road with total crimes: 1

How safe is Marshes?

To understand the safety of Marshes, we need to analyze Marshes crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Broadland:

    • In 2024, Marshes demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Broadland average, with 100 crimes compared to 226.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Marshes recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 26 other areas in the Broadland.

    • In 2023, Marshes had fewer crimes than the Broadland average, with 121 crimes compared to 212. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Marshes recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 26 other areas in the Broadland.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Broadland, Marshes has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Marshes Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Marshes has recorded 10 crimes with crime rate of 93.55 ranking 17th out of 26 in the Broadland, UK

In 2024, the total Marshes crimes were 100. The crime rate of Marshes in 2024 was 935.45 (year) or 77.95 (month) ranking it 22 dangerous area in the Broadland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Marshes were around 121 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1131.90 (year) or 94.32 (month) ranking 23 most dangerous area in the Broadland.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Marshes)CrimesRank (Marshes)CrimesRank (Marshes)
Aylsham47 1506 1465 1
Thorpe St Andrew South East31 5448 3435 2
Sprowston East27 6480 2353 4
Hellesdon South East39 2447 4426 3
Thorpe St Andrew North West37 3244 11255 11
Hellesdon North West34 4416 5330 5
Old Catton and Sprowston West26 7265 9301 6
Brundall18 9356 6275 8
Sprowston Central18 10283 8279 7
Wroxham17 11311 7271 9
Acle21 8163 15123 22
Horsford and Felthorpe15 12249 10261 10
Blofield with South Walsham10 18218 12200 12
Spixworth with St Faiths10 19161 16189 13
Taverham North12 14197 13148 16
Great Witchingham13 1392 2385 26
Plumstead7 21119 21152 14
Buxton11 15169 14149 15
Eynesford10 16144 18133 19
Hevingham7 2285 24140 17
Taverham South10 20150 17136 18
Reepham4 26132 19123 21
Drayton North4 2782 26128 20
Burlingham6 23121 2087 25
Coltishall6 2485 2592 24
Drayton South5 2571 2776 27

Marshes Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (1 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (2 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Burglary (1 reports) and Possession of weapons incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
August 20242
July 20243

A total of 45 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20256
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

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April 20251
March 20251
November 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
June 20246

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
August 20241
July 20245
June 20242

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

High Crime Locations Marshes in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Marshes postcode area is presented below.

1. Church Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Penny Rise (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Southwood Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Church Hill (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Granary Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Sutton Crescent (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
7. Holly Farm Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. The Hills (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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